Proverbs 29:4 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 29 · verse 4 · King James Version

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.Proverbs 29:4 · King James Version

Proverbs 29:4 in context

2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

establishethʻâmadto stand, in various relationsH5975 →
judgmentmishpâṭproperly, a verdict pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree divine…H4941 →
giftstᵉrûwmâha present , especially in sacrifice or as tributeH8641 →
kingmeleka kingH4428 →
landʼeretsthe earthH776 →